2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2008 Nissan Tiida is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Tiida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Tiida weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Tiida, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Tiida.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2008 Nissan Tiida | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Tiida |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 15.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |